Ramzi Nefzaoui, 47, was sentenced by the criminal court in Troyes on 9 November to 14 months in firm prison.[1] The case was heard at the Troyes court on Monday 9 November 2026.[1] He was well known to the justice system, with 16 entries on his criminal record.[1] The court issued an arrest warrant against him.[1]

On the evening of 6 December 2025, gendarmes were carrying out a roadside check at Barberey-Saint-Sulpice.[1] During the operation, officers arrested a man travelling in a Renault Laguna.[1] A very characteristic smell of cannabis was coming from the vehicle.[1] Officers found sachets of resin and herb inside the vehicle, along with 80 euros in cash and a scale.[1] The driver tested positive for cannabis use.[1]

Examination of his mobile phone later confirmed suspicions that he was involved in drug trafficking.[1]